Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.30
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
2 years
BTU Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.2% and trend is unknown.
BTU Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$0.30
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout28.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.2%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.3%
1Y Total Return70.1%
5Y Total Return387.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$48,77010Y ago$8,98920Y ago$8,989
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). BTU's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
BTU Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
BTU Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Peabody Energy Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
BTU has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BTU returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 0.0% buyback yield, 1.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.2% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 387.7%, with dividends contributing 17.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,989 today.
BTU Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.68
Avg/Payment$0.1840
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026Latest | $0.0750 | — | 90.42% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 1.03% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 1.67% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 2.10% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | $0.0750 | — | 2.00% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 1.11% | Dec 4, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 1.36% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| May 15, 2024 | $0.0750 | — | 1.32% | Jun 5, 2024 |
BTU Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#3 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
2Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.3%
#7 of 9
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 METCRamaco Resources, In… | $735M | 0.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
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1st  ARLPAlliance Resource Pa… | $3.3B | 10.3% | 1.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc. | $621M | 6.6% | — | 6 | Unknown |
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 GEVGE Vernova Inc. | $281.0B | 0.1% | 5.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
 CSXCSX Corporation | $82.6B | 1.2% | 33.6% | 21 | Sustainable |
BTU Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
28 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.07 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.43 | — | — | 10.2% |
| 2024 | $0.30 | 33.3% | 4 | $2.70 | 11.1% | 9.00x | 10.2% |
| 2023 | $0.22 | — | 3 | $5.00 | 4.5% | 22.22x | 7.7% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $8.31 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.22 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $-19.04 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $2.41 | 396.9% | 5 | $-1.82 | — | — | 82.0% |
| 2018 | $0.48 | — | 4 | $5.35 | 9.1% | 11.03x | 16.5% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-8.18 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonBTU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BTU stock.
How much dividend does BTU pay per share?
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Annual.
When is BTU's next ex-dividend date?
BTU's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BTU typically pays dividends Annual.
Is BTU's dividend safe?
BTU's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +28.7%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has BTU increased its dividend?
BTU has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does BTU pay dividends?
Peabody Energy Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in BTU grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BTU five years ago would be worth approximately $48,770 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BTU's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BTU's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.